Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterSappho was an Archaic Greek poet from the island of Lesbos. and is known for her lyric poetry, written to be sung while accompanied by music. In ancient times, Sappho was widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets and was given names such as the “Tenth Muse” and “The Poetess”. Most of Sappho’s poetry is now lost, and … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Turbine Theatre, one of London’s newest independent theaters, set up stage at the iconic Battersea Power Station as part of its regeneration. That’s just one of the reasons Queerguru loves it, and another is that the diverse programming always includes some great queer content And as they start to re-open the doors after a … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLondon’s 166 year old Victoria and Albert Museum (known around the globe as the V&A) is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design. Currently the home of stunning Frida Kahlo Exhibit, the Museum’s extensive Fashion Department has 28000 items in its collection, including for example the largest compilation of Vivienne Westwood designs it acquired from a private collector. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatter‘Welcome to Weatherhill!’ is how we are greeted at the start of this wonderful play written and directed by BAFTA award winner Glenn Chandler who adapted if from the book of the same name by Michael Campbell, the late Lord Glenavy. Set in a typical English boarding school in the 1967 – Parliament is in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLOUDEST WHISPERS is an annual queer arts exhibition supporting the creative LGBT community in Camden, London. They started with 14 artists in 2003 and now in their 11th Edition have attracted 52 this year. Just before the COVID 19 Lockdown hit everyone’s plans, queer filmmaker Darren Brade made this video about the Exhibit. It … Continue reading